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 All Fishes Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Moenkhausia megalops (Eigenmann, 1907) |
| Common Name | |
| Type Locality | Itaituba, rio Tapajós basin, Brazil. |
| Synonym(s) | Astyanax megalops |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 60mm or 2.4" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Amazonas Basin and Guianas. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern , range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2021. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Suggested Tankmates | Best in shoals of five or more. |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | Proceedings of the United States National Museum v. 33 (no. 1556), pp 29. |
| Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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| Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There is no record of this fish being seen. |
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| LFS label creator ARN ref:4.249.766.5144 | |
| Last Update | 2025 Jan 01 12:53 (species record created: 2013 Jun 14 15:56) |